Wisconsin Teaching Standard 6

Standard 6 : The teacher uses knowledge of effective verbal , nonverbal and media communication techniques to foster inquiry , collaboration , and supportive interaction in the classroom

Knowledge

Communication skill is an essential part of the development of every individual . Articulating lessons in a language understandable by the students , depending on age group , is a necessity in measuring a teacher 's competence

The teacher must also have the ability to encourage students to participate in class discussions in not only to promote the students ' communication abilities but the teacher 's as well . Keeping

an interactive atmosphere in the classroom creates large opportunities for progress for both student and teacher . The students can give valuable insight to the teacher regarding which areas of the lessons are giving them difficulty . Thus , helping the teacher pinpoint areas for improvement in the future and possibly determine better ways to explain these lessons

An interactive class also helps the teacher identify which students are having more difficulty and are in need of special attention . This develops the teacher 's ability to acknowledge differences in comprehension levels of students within a class and to respond to them properly . It makes it easier for the teacher to ensure that the lesson is well understood

In for educators to teach effectively , they must possess competent knowledge and ability to communicate with their students not only through words but through teaching aids and visuals as well . Teaching aids help break the monotony of class discussions and provide students imagery on...